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What's next in the Texas redistricting fight?

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Two weeks after fleeing in protest, Texas House Democrats returned to the state. Their homecoming allows the Republican-led House to pass a partisan, redrawn congressional map, possibly giving more seats to the GOP during the 2026 midterm elections.

Breakdown
  • Texas House Democrats returned after a two-week protest, ending their absence. 4s
  • Their return allowed the Republican-led House to proceed with a new congressional map. 12s
  • Democrats claim their protest brought national attention and support from other states. 57s
  • California announced its own redistricting efforts in response to Texas. 1m 9s
  • Civil warrants for absent lawmakers were only enforceable in Texas; returning members must now check in with state troopers. 1m 55s
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